With Alstom, you can change the world

Join the global pioneers in HVDC and power electronics

Right around the world, demand for power is increasing.

And Alstom is at the heart of the technological innovation that will meet it.

At Alstom's facilities in Stafford, we’ve developed a global centre of excellence that designs, engineers and delivers HVDC systems all over the world. And we’re the only HVDC company in the UK that boasts R&D, test facilities, laboratories, design and manufacturing capabilities.

So if you’re an experienced, driven, talented engineer or support professional, joining Alstom is a chance to change the world’s future, as well as your own.

We’re looking for people to join us now. Whatever your industry background, browse our featured jobs or search our careers pages (just enter 'Stafford' in the keywords section to view all our Power Electronic Systems roles).

Alternatively, email Rebecca Whitfield with brief details of your experience.

Future - proof Energy

The future for Alstom and HVDC

Changing the world from Staffordshire

Employees talk about the HVDC global centre of excellence

Meet the people from the films

  • Stephen Burgin

    Country President. Oversees the strategic direction and performance of Alstom in the UK, leading 6,500 employees across 30 UK locations. Chairman of the UK National Forum for Power Electronics.

    Colin Davidson

    R&D Director - HVDC at Alstom in Stafford. Joined in 1989 as a physics graduate. Colin is now a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the IET and globally recognised as a leading engineer in the industry.

    Carl Barker

    Chief Engineer - HVDC Grids. UK Chartered Engineer, member of IET and CIGRE, senior member of IEEE. Specialises in building large DC grid infrastructure across the globe. Now globally recognised as a leading engineer in the industry.

    Scott MacDonald

    Senior Systems Verification Engineer. Scott re-joined Alstom in 2012, from Siemens T&D. He is focused on developing his expertise in dynamic control of electrical power transmission systems, through the employment of HVDC technologies.

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    Carl Ball

    Controls Team Leader. Joined Alstom in 2000 as a Software Engineer from a defence contractor. Designs and commissions HVDC systems all over the world.